India issued QR code-enabled identity
cards to Census enumerators for the Census 2027 exercise
¨ India issued QR code-enabled
identity cards to Census enumerators for the Census 2027 exercise.
¨ The QR code allows
residents to verify the authenticity of enumerators by scanning the card
through a mobile device.
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The first phase of the
Census began on 1 April 2026 and will continue until 30 September 2026.
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Around 30 lakh
enumerators are participating in the nationwide Census exercise.
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The Census process uses
mobile applications and a centralised digital portal for data management.
¨ The Census of India
Self-Enumeration Portal enables citizens to submit their details directly
online.
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In areas such as Noida
and Ghaziabad, the self-enumeration window remained open from 7 May to 21 May
2026.
¨ The administration also
provided a QR code that generated a unique self-enumeration ID for residents.
¨ The QR-code system was introduced to verify the identity of Census staff in residential areas, including gated societies.
¨ The card-based verification method is part of the digital Census framework used for field operations and resident authentication.
